tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16643838291196718.post7861291254107291293..comments2017-09-21T14:59:52.675-06:00Comments on Barry's Blog: Interview with NEA Chief of Staff Jamie BennettBarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134922231589976006noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16643838291196718.post-12485508533937237572013-02-08T16:24:49.508-07:002013-02-08T16:24:49.508-07:00Great interview -and there&#39;s a lot to learn ab...Great interview -and there&#39;s a lot to learn about Jaime and the inner workings of NEA. I suppose some of us are going to be leaping into that learning curve (or spiral?)Mas Masumotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263246706028192294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16643838291196718.post-80792962757366505212013-02-06T14:29:28.246-07:002013-02-06T14:29:28.246-07:00This feels like the debut of an exciting new voice...This feels like the debut of an exciting new voice, one that I&#39;d like to hear much more from. I&#39;d venture a bet that Jamie is going to someone we&#39;ve all probably heard of in no time at all. <br /><br />I was particularly intrigued by the exchange about adaptability - about how arts organizations need to focus more on adapting to their environment and audiences, and less on the arts as &quot;good for you.&quot; <br /><br />In my work at ArtsFwd.org, I try every day to spread the word that adaptability must be balanced with stability in order for our organizations to thrive and create public value. <br /><br />But I agree with Jamie that the waters get muddy with small organizations. Is it possible to be adaptive without the basic resources for stability? That&#39;s something I&#39;m puzzling through right now. <br /><br />Thanks again for a really thought provoking piece. <br /><br />Karina Mangu-Ward<br />ArtsFwd.orgKarina Mangu-Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936658815546950529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16643838291196718.post-83333638655932421102013-02-05T11:38:26.620-07:002013-02-05T11:38:26.620-07:00Thank you, Barry, for sharing this conversation. ...Thank you, Barry, for sharing this conversation. I love the articulation of the shift from scarcity to abundance. I had exactly that awakening when I tapped into the national dialogue about placemaking when hired by a Business Improvement District to galvanize cultural activity. <br /><br />My fantasy tech advance for connecting audiences to events and place would be a slot machine search function- where you plug in some likes, affinities, dates- and the thing spins three wheels- one for events, one for nearby food/drink, and one for a nearby surprise. Who wants to work on this with me! ~ from Ventura, CATracy Hudakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671355900949173821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16643838291196718.post-66130378863939883012013-01-31T10:56:49.665-07:002013-01-31T10:56:49.665-07:00what a great interview. I am a big advocate of Art...what a great interview. I am a big advocate of Art in the world but have never understood exactly how the NEA was doing anything to help further the cause. If the NEA continues in the direction that Mr. Bennett so lucidly describes I think we are on a good path toward relevancy and reward.Paula Pelosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152364566248679430noreply@blogger.com